New Scoring System for Employment Pass Applicants from September 2023 From September 2023, Employment Pass (EP) applicants in Singapore will have a new scoring system in place. Any foreign professionals who want to live and work in Singapore will soon need to undergo and pass the new evaluation process. The process is point-based and will…
Singapore Reopens Borders and Welcomes Travellers The extensive vaccination campaign to fight COVID-19 has proven to be quite a success. Following the succession of the campaign, travel tourism in Singapore is already in the talks and is about to be announced soon. This means good news for business travellers and tourists, who can start packing…
Experts Believe Wage Growth in Singapore Will Continue, But With A Catch Experts are optimistic that wage growth will continue in Singapore. However, it will have to catch up on inflation. Supported by Global Economic Recovery The news of the continuing wage growth is good indeed. Experts believe that continuing wage increases will be…
The 3 Global Leaders of Digital Transformation: Electronics, Pharmaceutical, and Semiconductor Industries Three industries are leading the charge when it comes to global digital transformation. They are electronics, pharmaceutical, and semiconductors. These three industries are at the forefront because they are early adopters of advanced manufacturing concepts, technologies, and applications. This was one of the…
Singapore’s Economy Still Records an Increase of 7.2% in 2021 Amid Pandemic In the face of the COVID-19 epidemic, Singapore’s economy increased 7.2 percent in 2021. This increase shows that the economy is returning from a recession in 2020. Singapore’s economy dropped by 5.4 percent in 2020, marking the country’s first annual contraction since 2001…
Singpass Singapore: Government Agencies to Accept Digital IC to Access Services in Person Starting from 1 November, Singaporeans can use the Singpass Singapore app to access or use public services in person. It’s no longer a problem if you forget to bring your NRIC with you. The digital identity of all Singaporeans will be stored…
13th Month Expansion Is Highest Level Since 2018 Singapore manufacturing activity rose to its highest level yet since December 2018 when it expanded for the 13th month in a row. The expansion was as of July this year. The expansion was recorded when the Singapore Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 51 points in July. An…
The Republic Will Not Rely on Its Population, Geographical Location, or Natural Resources Alone Singapore is developing digital economy deals to boost its connectivity and resilience. This is one approach the Republic has available to remaining relevant in the world. Singapore won’t rely on its population, geographical location, or natural resources alone. Instead, the Republic…
Covid-19 Responsible for Driving Digital Investments Up Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rise in digital investments saw Singapore experiencing the largest rise in digital investments among financial institutions. The boost in investment rose because of the need brought about by Covid-19. This was an attempt by the banks to help boost their online offerings. The…
Manufacturing Sector Is Leading Singapore’s Recovery Through the Pandemic Singapore’s manufacturing activity is leading the way and on track to record another expansion for the 12th straight month in June. The manufacturing sector has remained strong and led the charge of the country’s recovery amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In the coming months, experts are forecasting…